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Benjamin Gooding is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants and Utilities Law. Benjamin practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Gooding since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professiona...

A native of Turbeville, South Carolina, Joey attended The Citadel, where he received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 1997. After graduation, Joey moved to Augusta, Georgia, to work as a Consulting Engineer with the engineering firm of Cranston Robertson & Whitehurst. In this position, Joey had the opportunity to observe and participate in designing various public and private construction projects while also earning his Engineer in Training Certification. After gaining invaluable exp...

Curtis L. Ott is a partner at Gallivan White & Boyd in the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina, office. With over 30 years of litigation experience, Curtis centers his practice on transportation, product liability and appellate cases. He has tried 75 cases to verdict in state and federal courts as well as briefed and argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Court of Appeals. From his trial and appellate experience and involvement in the leadership of the Sou...

Ron Scott, an associate in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Columbia office, focuses on public finance, local government and economic development matters. Ron advises municipalities and counties on a variety of matters related to public finance, real estate, planning, zoning, contracts, ordinances, and regulations.

Dayne Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Dayne practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Dayne Phillips since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dayne Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Sean Foerster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Sean practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Foerster since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sean Foerster is held by other lawyers.

Grant Burnette LeFever focuses her practice on employment law, including civil rights and discrimination issues. She also practices family law and education law, including issues involving special education, school discipline, Title IX, and teacher employment.

Rob is a member of the firm and practices in the areas of business litigation, administrative and regulatory law, and election law. Rob has represented clients before the South Carolina Supreme Court and other levels of state and federal courts, and has appeared before many local and state government entities. He has litigated complex constitutional issues, election law issues, and numerous business disputes. Rob provides counsel on ethics matters including representation before the South Car...

Jonathan M. Robinson is the managing partner of Smith Robinson. Jon has represented clients in South Carolina state and federal courts and has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdicts. He also serves as the Assistant County Attorney for Kershaw County. Prior to the merger of Smith Robinson, Jon was a partner at his previous law firm, DuBose Robinson in Camden where he practiced for 18 years. Prior to that, Jon clerked for The Honorable L. Henry McKellar, South Carolina Circuit Court...

D. Larry Kristinik III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. D. Larry practices law in Columbia, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized D. Larry Kristinik III since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which D. Larry Kristinik III is held by other lawyers.